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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:On Set & In the Room: Connecting with Alums in Entertainment and Media
DESCRIPTION:Curious how you can truly take your passion for film\, television\, and media off the textbook page and into a career after graduation? The LSA Opportunity Hub and the Department of Film\, Television\, and Media are bringing you straight to the best source: fellow alums working within the entertainment industry.\nSkip the standard awkward industry networking event and get direct access to Michigan alums actively working across the industry. Join us for a supportive\, round-robin networking session where you’ll rotate in small groups to meet seven alums and learn about how they’ve navigated the challenging entertainment industry. You'll hear about their day-to-day work\, learn how they landed their first big breaks\, and ask your burning questions about navigating early-career media roles.\n\nMEET THE ALUMNI\nAlum-shared bios will be provided as they become available.\n\nBrooklynne Bates\, class of 2025 | Associate Producer\, The Jennifer Hudson Show\n   \nHannah Dando\, class of 2025 | Film & Awards Publicity Coordinator\, GINSBERG LIBBY\, LLC\n\nBrendan Dewley\, class of 2022 | Manager\, The Tour at NBC Studios (Connect with Brendan on LSA Connect.)\n\nJesse Krugel\, class of 2024 | Coordinator\, Manifest Pictures\n\nBen	Servetah\, class of 2023 | Showrunner's Assistant\, Netflix\n\nIzzy Soden\, class of 2025 | Independent Writer\, Producer\, and Director\n\nMiles Stephenson\, class of 2020 | Associate Producer\, Fox Corporation\n\nYOU SHOULD ATTEND IF YOU ARE:\nAn LSA student interested in breaking into Hollywood\, indie film\, broadcast TV\, or streaming.\nLooking to learn about early-career entry points—from assistants and coordinators to independent creators.\nEager to practice your networking skills in a structured\, low-pressure environment.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL GAIN:\nDirect Connections: Small-group\, rotational access to every alum in the room\, all with Film\, Television\, and Media degrees!\nIndustry Clarity: A realistic look at entry-level job titles\, compensation realities\, and career trajectories.\nActionable Advice: Pitching tips\, resume advice\, and insight into leveraging your LSA and Film\, Television and Media degree in competitive markets like L.A.\, N.Y.\, and beyond.\n\nThe LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences for all students. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building\, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor\, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor\, places to sit or stand during the event\, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. We will be using microphones for all speakers and participant questions and automated closed captions (although imperfect) will be generated through google slides which also include alt text for screen readers. To request additional accommodations\, please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150171
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alum Connections,Alumni,Arts\, Communication\, And Media,Career,Entertainment,Lsa Opportunity Hub
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 Multipurpose Room
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